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No-Boil Broccoli Pasta Bake

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A cozy, hands-off casserole combining pasta, bright broccoli, and a rich cheese sauce that bakes without pre-cooking the noodles.

Ingredients

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  • 7.5 oz whipped chive or garlic & herb cream cheese, softened
  • 12 oz dry pasta (rotini, penne, cellentani, or fusilli)
  • 2 to 3 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 to 2 tsp seasoning salt (or salt and pepper, to taste)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Mix the cream cheese and olive oil in a large bowl until smooth.
  3. Add pasta, broccoli, 1 cup cheddar cheese, seasoning salt, chicken broth, and heavy cream to the bowl; stir to combine.
  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with remaining cheddar cheese.
  5. Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  6. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  7. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Stir cream cheese and olive oil until smooth to avoid lumps. Ensure pasta is fully submerged for even cooking.

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Keywords: pasta bake, broccoli, no-boil, cheese, casserole, weeknight dinner

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